Daily Habits That Add Years to Your Life. GOOD ONES! Many believe that longevity is written in our DNA, but research shows lifestyle plays a bigger role than genetics. In fact, scientists estimate only about 20% of how long we live is genetic; the other 80% depends on daily choices. You read that right. It …
So, I was catching up with my girl recently. That might not seem like a big deal, but it is! It takes effort and patience. She works all week and flies to the Midwest every weekend to take care of her aging father. And as someone who hasn’t had a parent in 46 years, I …
Years back, I found myself in a really cool gift shop in Marina Del Rey. They carried all sorts of hilarious signs, mugs, plaques and cards. I was in there for quite some time cracking up! Back in the day, when folks still sent cards for birthdays and holidays, I used to spend a lot …
This week, I’m happy to welcome back a very special guest contributor—Jay Washington, a world traveler whose passport currently tells the story of a life lived fully and fearlessly. His recent adventures span continents and cultures. After doing a little research and reading the following post, I have concluded that adventure, whether it’s crossing an …
“Water is life’s simplest elixir—and one of the most powerful tools for aging well.” After a year or two of heart issues, I finally saw the cardiologist. I was having the opposite issue of most folks my age. My blood pressure kept dropping. That bottom number would fall below 60, and as a result I …
The Power of Solitude vs. The Weight of Isolation For the past 15 years, maybe longer, my routine has been to spend the first hour of my day alone. I get up and get out. Like the post office, rain, sleet, hail, or snow, I’m up and out. Ideally, I find a quiet place to …
The Art of Being Found & The Gift of Being Present I can admit that I suck at this. I’m either dwelling on the past or stressing about the future and I seriously need to work on that! I’m either replaying the past like a movie I can’t stop watching or stressing about a future …
I see dead people. Okay they’re not really dead. They’re just not fully alive. They’re what I call the living dead! I’m not talking zombies, but damn close. Zombie-ish. People who wake up every morning, but never truly wake up. People who are existing without meaning and moving without purpose and not fully living. Some …
Where are my Curb Your Enthusiasm fans? One of my favorite episodes is when Larry becomes a bit of a social assassin when a friend doesn’t have the stones to let his wife know that he hates it when she says “LOL” instead of just laughing. Larry, of course, in true Larry David fashion, calls …
it is often said that misery loves company, but the truth is everyone loves company, (Of course, not all of the time!) and science has shown it contributes to both mental health, physical health, and longevity. Research has presented evidence that social isolation and loneliness can literally shorten your life by accelerating your biological age. …